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Borobudur
9th-century Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia
About Borobudur
Borobudur, also transcribed Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang Regency, near the town of Muntilan, northwest of the city of Yogyakarta, in Central Java, Indonesia. Constructed of gray andesite-like stone, the temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. It is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and originally 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated inside a perforated stupa.
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Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Borobudur
Where is Borobudur?
Borobudur is in Indonesia. The nearest city is Magelang, about 15 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Borobudur?
Yes. The 3-day Yogyakarta plan is about 28 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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